Synopses & Reviews
In this captivating collection of five houses built in five different Asian countries, Argentinean born designer Ernesto Bedmar creatively reinvents the aspects of traditional place-making that so fascinate him in the architectures of Asia. With his deep understanding of the histories and building cultures of the regions, Bedmar seamlessly knits his designs into the collective memory of the areas. These five houses, located in India, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and New Zealand, demonstrate the flexibility
of the designer s trademark tropical architecture into a diverse set of modern designs that deeply resonate with the places, the traditions and the people that inhabit them. The book contains various detailed drawings that show the innovation of the construction as well as the references to the traditional building culture. The houses
are depicted in a breathtaking series of photographs showing the buildings, spaces and materials as well as the spectacular sites on which they sit.
Synopsis
In this captivating collection of five houses built in five different Asian-Pacific countries, Argentinian-born designer Ernesto Bedmar explores his fascination with traditional architectural styles and reinvents them for the contemporary world. Using his deep understanding of the histories and building cultures of these regions, Bedmar seamlessly knits his designs into the collective memory of each site. The five houses, located in India, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and New Zealand, demonstrate the flexibility of the designer's trademark tropical architecture and showcase a diverse set of modern forms that resonate deeply with the local landscape and make use of water as a unifying and harmonizing element. The book contains a wealth of drawings and plans that detail the innovative construction techniques, and the resulting houses are captured in a breathtaking series of photographs showing the use of spaces and materials as well as the spectacular sites on which they sit.
Synopsis
Five houses, over five years, in five countries. The five houses are all presented here, showing the extensive design process, details and images in each case. This is a study of five dramatic architectural projects in five divergent locations across South Asia and the Pacific, united by the touch of a single designer. It celebrates the remarkable work of architect Ernesto Bedmar, of the Singapore-based design company BEDMar and SHi.